Blackrock iShares account for the bulk of AUM of ETFs that will be affected by MSCI’s decision to include China A-shares in its emerging markets indices, according to Morningstar data.
Author Archives: Fund Selector Asia
MSCI A-share inclusion a small first step
Largely within expectations, the MSCI will add Chinese A-shares to its emerging markets indices starting in May next year – a symbolic rather than impactful move in the short run.
Allianz GI: Indonesia tax amnesty boosts bond appeal
The tax amnesty brought in tax revenue, lowering the fiscal deficit and enhancing the appeal of government bonds, according to Allianz GI’s David Tan.
Fullerton brings in three for investment teams
Fullerton Fund Management has a new head of equities, co-head of multi-asset and head of fixed income, all effective July 1.
Stricter suitability requirements to roll out in China
All products that mainland Chinese can invest in will have to meet newly-introduced suitability requirements starting July 1.
China-focused Open Door IM eyes banks
Chris Ruffle, co-founder of growth investor Open Door Investment Management, talks about the MSCI decision, Chinese banks, as well as thematic opportunities in the A-share market.
SLI: Japanese boards still lack independence
A global group of institutional investors counts successes and disappointments after three years of a collaborative effort to push for more board independence in Japanese corporations.
Indosuez PB targets CIC in Asia
As private bank consolidation continues, Indosuez Wealth Management, the private banking arm of the French bank Credit Agricole, aims to acquire the private banking divisions of Credit Industriel et Commerial in Singapore and Hong Kong.
Research notes of the week – 12 June 2017
FSA presents a selection of research commentary released this week.
In case you missed it – Asian Fund Investor News
Jupiter adds two fixed income analysts; OMGI hires trio from Nomura AM; BNPP AM names Mark Speciale as APAC head of institutional sales; BNY Mellon appoints Rohan Singh as APAC head of asset servicing; fintech agreements made in Hong Kong and Singapore; HK’s SFC bans ex-HSBC employee for non-disclosure; and more…
